7 research outputs found
Unilateral Absence of the Pulmonary Artery Incidentally Found in Adulthood
Unilateral absence of the pulmonary artery (UAPA) or pulmonary artery agenesis is a rare congenital disorder presenting with a wide spectrum of symptoms. UAPA is usually associated with cardiac anomalies and surgically treated in childhood. We report a rare case of a 50-year-old woman who was diagnosed with left pulmonary artery agenesis without any other cardiac anomalies. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of undiagnosed cases of UAPA in patients through a chest radiograph that suggests the diagnosis. Confirmation of the diagnosis and anatomic details can be discerned by CT scanning
The Relationship of Vitamin D Status with Body Mass Index among Obese Adults
Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine vitamin D levels
among obese adults and to investigate its relationship with body
mass index (BMI).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records
of obese adult patients who were admitted to Hasköy Family
Medicine outpatient clinics at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training
and Research Hospital between November 2011 and February
2012. The subjects were classified according to their BMI as
overweight, obese, and morbid obese. Vitamin D deficiency was
defined as serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-(OH)D) below 10 ng/
ml, insufficiency as 25-(OH)D 10 to 20 ng/ml, and normal vitamin
D level as >20 ng/ml.
Results: A total of 270 patients (117 male and 153 female)
were included in the study. The mean age of study population
was 46.21±12.99 years. Vitamin D deficiency was found in 37%
and insufficiency in 50% of all patients. Vitamin D deficiency
and insufficiency were more common in female patients than in
males. Serum 25-(OH)D levels were inversely related to BMI. .
Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are highly
prevalent in overweight and obese adults, especially in females
and, serum 25-(OH)D levels were inversely associated with BMI.
Regulation of vitamin D supplementation would be a rational
approach in obese patients. (The Medical Bulletin of Haseki
2013; 51: 95-8
Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior Levels about Osteoporosis among 18-35 Years Old Women
Objective: Osteoporosis (OP) which is a global health problem can be prevented or the development of the disease can be delayed. To
educate individuals at risk and to intervene in a timely manner will provide significant reduction in morbidity and mortality caused by OP.
Possible interventions in the age group of developed OP are important to determine. Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to determine
information, attitudes and behaviors levels on osteoporosis at young women.
Materials and Methods: This study was carried out among 18-35 years old females who attended to outpatient clinics of Dışkapı Yıldırım
Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Clinic. A questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, beliefs, and practices towards
OP. The questionnaire to assess practices related to OP included questions on positive and negative behaviors towards OP. The positive
behaviors assessed were dietary calcium intake, physical activity and exposure to sun. The negative behavior assessed was on smoking status.
Results: A total of 218 women (mean age= 26.2±5.6 years) were enrolled in the study. The median score of knowledge about OP was 40,
out of a total score of 100. Knowledge scores were lower than the median in 138 (63.3%) and were higher than the median in 80 (36.7%)
of the participants. In the group who had high knowledge score than median (n=80); 24 (30%) were smokers, 8 (10%) were not exposed
to the sun for at least 10 minutes a day and 45 (56.2%) of the participants did not achieve the recommended daily allowances for calcium
and 64 (80%) were not engaged in the recommended exercises in type and duration.
Conclusion: Awareness for OP is low in young women and practices towards preventing OP are inadequate. Thus, preventive measures are
required in order to encourage OP-preventive life style especially before reaching peak bone mass